Kitchen Equipment
Employees can be exposed to potentially dangerous machinery in the kitchen, such as:
- slicers
- dicers
- choppers
- mincers
- microwaves
- mixers
Get trained on how to use the equipment.
Before operating any types of kitchen equipment, you should do the following to protect yourself:
- Get trained on how to use the equipment.
- Wear any personal protective equipment provided by your employer.
- Use machine guarding.
- Ask for help if you are unsure how a piece of equipment works.
- Follow the manufacturer's instructions for machine usage and cleaning.
Let's take a closer look at each of the common machines used in the kitchen.
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